Ha, Ha!
I thought there was something there.
Difficult to believe that so many people could have been fooling me with false compliments like that. Coming from such a tough critic as you, it’s very rewarding to hear this, though; “Your book does sound fascinating which is why I grabbed it originally.”
I value that remark as much as I value 10 comments from ordinary folks saying much more. Hopefully, next time (if there is one) such a comment will apply to much more than the title.
But I’m sure you’re also right on another point, as usual, even if you didn’t say it in so many words: This work could have been better if it was edited by a paid professional. You mentioned something complimentary about my potential in a previous post (thanks, btw) but I believe that potential might more likely be able to come close to its ultimate when combined with a great editor. (I miss that safety-net from my newspaper days - something to do with two heads being better than one, I believe). And I think it may be the same for many others too.
I don’t know how good others are at it, but I know I’m hopeless at editing myself. I believe it’s an obscene concept, tantamount to self-gratification in lieu of normal copulation – though, similarly, it’s probably necessary sometimes.
You also mentioned; “As far as life experience goes, I have been told more than once I should write my entire life story.” And I’d join that chorus, as I somehow sense it would all be very interesting.
Cheers.
